Polymer Scientist (Materials And Fundamentals

Company Profile:

CNPC USA is a subsidiary of China National Petroleum Company and serves as the North American headquarters. Our goal is to provide innovation, research and development of innovative technologies for Oil and Gas Exploration and Production.

Job Summary:

CNPC USA is actively seeking creative, innovative, best-in-class experts to join our growing team. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced Polymer Scientist. The Polymer Scientist will conduct research and development of new Materials and manufacturing processes, chemical and physical laboratory tests to assist in analyses, quality control, maintenance of environmental standards, and other work involving practical application of chemistry and related sciences.

This position reports directly to the R&D Manager of Materials and Fundamentals.

Responsibilities:

• Research and development of polymer Materials and manufacturing processes, especially elastomeric materials, through rigorous scientific approaches.
• Non-metallic materials testing and characterization.
• Non-metallic materials failure mechanism study and life-time prediction modeling.
• Technical leadership and support on seals selection and qualifications for well completion, drilling and/or measurement tools.
• Introduce and develop new static and dynamic seals for HPHT conditions.
• Materials support for root cause analysis.
• Lead the qualification test for elastomer/composites/thermoplastic/coating materials.
• Manage the project progress to meet project milestone schedule with good quality under the budget.
• Write testing reports and project reports in time.
• Create and maintain materials specifications.
• Conduct all business activities in agreement with CNPC USA core values.
• Performs other projects and/or duties as assigned.

Key Skills:

• Extensive knowledge and hands on experience with formulation of polymer compounds, polymerization, and manufacturing processes, especially elastomeric materials.
• Experience on the development and industrial manufacturing of oil and gas elastomers such as NBR, HNBR, fluoroelastomer, and polyurethane elastomers, etc.
• Extensive knowledge on polymer structure-properties-processing relationship(s).
• Knowledge of Modeling, is a plus.
• Extensive and hands on experience on polymer characterization methods, such as mechanical properties testing, FT-IR, DMA, DSC, TGA, GPC, SEM/EDS, LC/GC-MS, Pyrolysis Chromatography; rubber and/or elastomer development.
• Proven ability to deliver results on time, on target with quality and sustainability.
• Familiar with industrial standards and specifications, such as ASTM, API, ISO, and NACE standards.
• Familiar with polymers (NBR, HNBR, Polyurethane, FKM, FEPM, FFKM, PEEK, composite, etc.) in the Oil and Gas industry.
• Knowledge and work experience of materials development on CO2 EOR, CCUS, Geothermal industry is a plus.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or Chemistry, PhD preferred with three (3) to seven (7) years of oil industry experience.
• Must have rubber and/or elastomer development experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States of America.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a research lab. This role routinely uses standard lab equipment such as mixers, ovens, press molds, breakers, test tubes, flasks, thermometers, and computers.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The noise level in the work environment can be loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions.

The employee is regularly exposed to hazardous chemicals and airborne particles. While performing duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; reach and pull with hands and arms, and lift up to 50 lbs. The vision requirements include: close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus. This job also requires the ability to read and understand ideas in writing as well as oral and written communication.

Travel:

Some international and domestic travel is expected. Local travel between other CNPC USA locations and testing facilities is required.

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no direct supervisor responsibilities.

CNPC USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Disclaimer: The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.